Very hopeful Iggy’s half court game translates to the college game. Would benefit us greatly.

Especially in putting pressure on opponents defense and getting to FT line.

Don’t dislike Iggy at all. But if you’d seen him play you’d have open ended questions about his limitations as well. Just like every incoming Frosh.

He’s not dominating as a Frosh as some enthralled EYBL stat watchers “may” expect.

He’s a piece that needs to develop further. Here’s hoping that he does.

I agree with this. I watched iggy last year in EYBL. I think he’s one of those guys who can be in the tier of top players who aren’t likely one and dones. The next highest tier. I do think he has as good of a shot as any other wolverine freshman off the top of my head to be a one and done in recent memory, but I wouldnt say his chances are good. His physical attributes are question marks to me for translating to the NBA. I’m pretty sure he will be gone after 2 years though unless he’s a bust.

He’s not dominating as a Frosh as some enthralled EYBL stat watchers “may” expect.

Am I an enthralled EYBL stat watcher, or was I simply pointing out a factual inaccuracy in your post regarding him having to get used to not shooting 30 shots when he already proved he can be efficient on half of those attempts? Seems quite the jump to say it was even close to the former.

chezaroo:

Don’t dislike Iggy at all. But if you’d seen him play you’d have open ended questions about his limitations as well. Just like every incoming Frosh.

You’re getting these question because you seem focused on Iggy being worse than expected while not having loud opinions on how everyone else will be too. Nobody’s saying he’s James Harden at getting to the basket. Hell, half the board doesn’t think he’ll be starting right away or even at the end of the season.

He’s actually cut down a ton of weight and fat as it is. Last year when I saw him he was likely 240ish pounds. Absolute bruiser going downhill. I’d like to see him get down to 210-215. That’d be a good size for him to be a mobile combo forward, yet still likely can maintain his strength and wide frame to abuse bigs.

I’m excited to see how his game translates. I still think he’s in for a Jordan Poole esque frosh campaign. He’ll probably see more minutes right away, but will settle into that high risk/reward option off the bench. There will be moments of greatness, followed by inexplicable defensive lapses–particularly if we have him out there guarding 3’s. I mean, I hope all the hype is real–but adjusting to the college game is one of those weird things that is hard to project. Some just happen to do so sooner than others. Here’s hoping he’s an early bloomer (particularly caz he’s so old).

I’m not fond of comparison to Thomas and will offer up Miles Bridges as a more apt comparison. Big, strong, score from all three levels, effective to a degree with either hand, and ability to create. Bridges is more explosive for sure, but Brazdeikis is no slouch athletically.

buckets12:

I like the DeShaun Thomas comparison from OSU. Big bodied lefty scoring machines.

I appreciate what your saying and can see your argument. I think you’re overselling the athletic difference and underselling Bridges feel as a scorer. He’s definitely more scorer than shooter, though he can shoot too.

Bridges really would have benefitted from Coach Beilein instilling fundamentals into his offensive game. Bridges would often get into the lane but force off balance shots due to poor fundamentals. Thankfully Izzo didn’t stress fundamentals as much as the master down the road in AA

umhoops:

I really think you are underselling the difference in athletic ability between those two guys. Also probably underselling Iggy’s feel as an offensive player.